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MikeCL · 12-30-2012, 09:41 PM

I was wondering about the jackets and the proper fit? I don't know if I wear a large jacket if that would be the same size in a snowboard jacket, I got so tired last night and into the morning reading here about jackets and looking at some online, Given I live in the northeast should I just get a insulated jacket? I haven't picked up my base layers yet.

Curcic · 12-30-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeCL

I was wondering about the jackets and the proper fit? I don't know if I wear a large jacket if that would be the same size in a snowboard jacket, I got so tired last night and into the morning reading here about jackets and looking at some online, Given I live in the northeast should I just get a insulated jacket? I haven't picked up my base layers yet.

The base layers I wear are a long sleeve and a Nike hoodie under my coat, thats if its under -10 C if its warmer I wear a t shirts and a nike hoodie, gets the job done for me. Keeps me warm and when i get a little hot after a run open up the vents on the coat and just repeat the process. I also live in Alberta where it tends to get quite cold during the winter

MikeCL · 01-03-2013, 09:43 AM

Sweet my Googles from rei and the helmet from Amazon will be arriving today!

Kinda disappointed with the weather so far :-/

onel0wcubn · 01-03-2013, 10:17 AM

i just got a red mutiny for christmas and love it.. light as hell and small.. i have a smaller head too.. wear 7 1/8 fitted hats.. the mutiny isnt huge and doesnt make me look like a fool

MikeCL · 01-03-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by onel0wcubn

i just got a red mutiny for christmas and love it.. light as hell and small.. i have a smaller head too.. wear 7 1/8 fitted hats.. the mutiny isnt huge and doesnt make me look like a fool

rei only had the red trace in stores while it fit good (small) I hated the large head look, having said that I like the look of the red force but is the padding the same in all the different models?

Howlingsonnets · 01-03-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeCL

lets start with the helmets My head is small and from most I tried on it's pretty much the same between different brands.

But I was wondering if anyone tried the Giro battle helmet? Curious how it compares with the red I tried on.

As for goggles I see most I have been looking at don't come with interchangeable lenses and most are a amber color, is it worth to get a photochromic lens?

I was thinking about getting two one clear for night and one amber for day?

I tried the red trace helmet it was just too heavy for me and i looked like i had a space helmet on...

I settled just for the giro bevel freestyle helmet for $65 and it has the abs system and audio earflaps...light and doesnt look big at all....

MikeCL · 01-03-2013, 06:22 PM

lol you are right about the space helmet look..

Well the helmet came.. about 2 1/2 after the delivery window but the guy was telling me he was the only person in this area.

The small fits just perfect the strap is a little tight under the chin, it feels light but man I don't have OTG goggles but damn they are pressing the nose frame hard on my nose, other then that the fit is good!

I have the non audio inserts but I can fit earphones under the flap without pressure, they just have to be the type that curves down

*edit my rimless glasses work perfect! no pressure since they are able to bend slightly around the nose bridge, I'm going to order a few more plus they seal a little bit better around the frame stems.

Howlingsonnets · 01-06-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeCL

lol you are right about the space helmet look..

Well the helmet came.. about 2 1/2 after the delivery window but the guy was telling me he was the only person in this area.

The small fits just perfect the strap is a little tight under the chin, it feels light but man I don't have OTG goggles but damn they are pressing the nose frame hard on my nose, other then that the fit is good!

I have the non audio inserts but I can fit earphones under the flap without pressure, they just have to be the type that curves down

*edit my rimless glasses work perfect! no pressure since they are able to bend slightly around the nose bridge, I'm going to order a few more plus they seal a little bit better around the frame stems.

Looks good! Perfect fit it seems....

MikeCL · 01-06-2013, 01:54 PM

Yeah I love it! the vent plugs took me a little to get used to because I was looking for a rubber plug when it's nothing but a flap..

But having said that the neck support has a zipper, is that for the audio cable or is that just for when they put the padding in?

conspiracy · 01-06-2013, 03:22 PM

i have the same helmet and oakley crowbar googles. if ya look, you might find a nice pair on ebey for like 50. those things go amazing with the maze.

12-30-2012, 09:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
MikeCL Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 86	jackets! I was wondering about the jackets and the proper fit? I don't know if I wear a large jacket if that would be the same size in a snowboard jacket, I got so tired last night and into the morning reading here about jackets and looking at some online, Given I live in the northeast should I just get a insulated jacket? I haven't picked up my base layers yet. Last edited by MikeCL; 12-30-2012 at 09:46 PM.

01-03-2013, 06:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
MikeCL Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 86	lol you are right about the space helmet look.. Well the helmet came.. about 2 1/2 after the delivery window but the guy was telling me he was the only person in this area. The small fits just perfect the strap is a little tight under the chin, it feels light but man I don't have OTG goggles but damn they are pressing the nose frame hard on my nose, other then that the fit is good! I have the non audio inserts but I can fit earphones under the flap without pressure, they just have to be the type that curves down edit my rimless glasses work perfect! no pressure since they are able to bend slightly around the nose bridge, I'm going to order a few more plus they seal a little bit better around the frame stems. Last edited by MikeCL; 01-03-2013 at 10:21 PM.*

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01-03-2013, 09:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
MikeCL Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 86	Sweet my Googles from rei and the helmet from Amazon will be arriving today! Kinda disappointed with the weather so far :-/

01-03-2013, 10:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
onel0wcubn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 284	i just got a red mutiny for christmas and love it.. light as hell and small.. i have a smaller head too.. wear 7 1/8 fitted hats.. the mutiny isnt huge and doesnt make me look like a fool

01-06-2013, 01:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
MikeCL Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 86	Yeah I love it! the vent plugs took me a little to get used to because I was looking for a rubber plug when it's nothing but a flap.. But having said that the neck support has a zipper, is that for the audio cable or is that just for when they put the padding in?

01-06-2013, 03:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
conspiracy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 127	i have the same helmet and oakley crowbar googles. if ya look, you might find a nice pair on ebey for like 50. those things go amazing with the maze.